I Hate When People Watch Me Ride

By Lauren O’Malley I’ve been riding for about half my life at this point, and…

Cleaning Up The Horse Industry, One Show At A time

Stephanie Bulger was handwalking one of her horses around the grounds of a well-known horse…

Why I Didn’t Sell My Pasture Pet

By Ellie Woznica Professionals frequently place value on horses based on whether or not they…

Horses Are My Life, But I’m Glad It’s Not My Career

I’ve loved horses from the moment someone threw me up in the saddle for my…

Heels Down Happy Hour Podcast 58: Why Are Horse Shows So Flippin’ Expensive?

Horse show costs can be daunting, depending on the level you ride at. But are…

How To Maintain A Strong Back And Prevent Soreness

By Kathlyn Hossack Back pain is the worst. And it’s fairly common among riders. A…

The Fall That Crushed My Confidence, Only In The Heels Down Brief

Falling off is unfortunately just part of the sport we love so much. But the…

Which Comes First? The Horse or the Boyfriend?

There have been many, many moments in my tenure as a horse owner when I’ve…

These Two Show Jumpers Are Trying To Save The Ocean

Hannah Patten was at her peak.  She was wrapping up a successful week at the…

How I Learned That You Don’t Have to Go Broke In the Hunter Ring

By Erin Gilmore I didn’t know the meaning of humble until I spent a whole…